Charles David “Bulldog” Mattingly, 83, of Shelbyville, formerly of New Haven, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. He was born June 9, 1943, in Marion County.
He worked as a mechanic and, alongside his brother Jimmy, formerly operated the old Texaco station in New Haven. He enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, hunting, and relaxing on the screened-in porch with a glass of sweet tea. He was of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Cindy Marie Mattingly and Gwendolyn Ann Mattingly; his parents, George Rodney and Mary Ruby Hagan Mattingly; two sisters, Nancy Donnelly and Margie Ryan; and three brothers, Jimmy Mattingly, Tommy Mattingly and Leon Mattingly.
Survivors include four sons, Davy Mattingly (David) of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Brad Mattingly (Tracy) of Shelbyville, and Brian Mattingly and Todd Mattingly (Jamie), both of Loretto; one sister, Rita Butler (Sam) of Marysville, Ind.; four brothers, Marcy Mattingly and Danny Mattingly (Darnell), both of Loretto, Frank Mattingly (Martha) of Bardstown and Bobby Mattingly of Holy Cross; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of many loving nieces and nephews.
The funeral is 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto with Deacon Joseph R. Dant officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral.
Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at the funeral home.
The family extends a special thank-you to his medical team and the loving family members who helped care for him.
Memorials may go to Dementia Society of America.
Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.
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